The Irish Limousin Cattle Society’s 50th Anniversary Extravaganza took place last weekend in Carrick-on-Shannon.

The event was held over three days and drew crowds from across Ireland as well as the UK, Europe and notably France, the home of the Limousin breed.

The commercial show kicked off on Saturday morning (October 1) with five classes and Chris Pennie from the UK was in charge of the judging.

After some deliberating, it was Eoghan Breslin’s Elite Ice Cream-sired heifer, Coco, that was tapped out as Overall Commercial Champion of the Show.

Prior to this, Coco was first in Class 3 – Limousin-sired heifer under 460kg – a class stacked with stylish Limousin-sired animals.

Coco went on to be the chosen ‘Mega Moo’ heifer. Donal Moloney, who drew the lucky raffle number, picked Coco ahead of other stylish Limousin heifers that were on offer. Eoghan received €10,000 in return.

The Overall Reserve Commercial Champion was awarded to Gareth McGuinness for his Ampertaine Elgin-sired heifer; Merciana.

This heifer was also placed first in Class 4 – Limousin-sired baby beef heifer showing no permanent teeth – earlier in the day.

The Irish Limousin Cattle Society congratulated all exhibitors in the commercial show and gave a special word of thanks to FBD, the title sponsors, Univet, Munster Bovine, ABP, and Progressive Genetics, as well as the individual class sponsors (including Agriland) for their support in running the show.